Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk; 2 lg. eggs; 2 lg. egg whites; 2 lg. overripe bananas; 1 lg. ripe banana; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk
2 lg. eggs
2 lg. egg whites
2 lg. overripe bananas
1 lg. ripe banana
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly spray an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
4
Beat in the brown sugar and buttermilk until combined.
5
Beat in the eggs and egg whites.
6
In a large measuring cup, mash the overripe bananas with a fork; you should have 1 cup of puree.
7
Halve the ripe banana lengthwise, then cut it crosswise into 1/2 -inch chunks and add it to the puree.
8
Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
9
Fold the banana mixture into the batter, then fold in the flour and baking soda just until no white streaks remain.
10
Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with the granulated sugar.
11
Bake the banana cake for about 30 minutes until golden and the top springs back when lightly pressed in the center.
12
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into pieces.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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